The Chalk Garden (1964)

The peculiar antics of Laurel, an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden – a stately household drama set on the cliffs of the English south coast. Edith Evans plays a matriarchal grandmother who, in raising her granddaughter, has neglected her other love – a barren chalk garden. Mayhem ensues as Laurel's behavior frightens away a succession of governesses until an enigmatic one is hired in spite of her mysterious references. She skillfully sets about tending to the girl's reckless emotions and the pitifully failed garden.

Directing:
  • Ronald Neame

Writing:
  • John Michael Hayes
  • Enid Bagnold

Stars:
Release Date: 1964-04-02
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  • Country: GB, US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 105
John Mills
John Mills
Maitland
Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Miss Madrigal
Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Mrs. St. Maugham
Hayley Mills
Hayley Mills
Laurel
Felix Aylmer
Felix Aylmer
Judge McWhirrey
Elizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth Sel...
Olivia
Toke Townley
Toke Townley
Shop Clerk
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